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Wrexham striker Jefferson Louis drops the F-bomb on Setanta Sports

2008-11-11T14:32:45+00:00

Wrexham striker Jefferson Louis scores a lovely goal in his side's victory over Altrincham. He is substituted before the end and obliges the pitchside reporter with a frank analysis of why he came off. A little too frank for Setanta Sports' liking! This is the television gods punishing those who think it is acceptable to break away from the match to interview someone during the game.

Will we actually sign Keane? Are Spurs mad?

2008-10-06T08:18:09+00:00

The Liverpool Echo has today reported that Robbie Keane could be unveiled as a Liverpool player within the next 48 hours after Spurs reportedly gave up on their efforts to keep the Republic of Ireland striker at White Hart Lane....

Would you be sorry to see birthday boy leave?

2008-10-06T08:18:09+00:00

It's Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin's 29th birthday today. But will he be here to celebrate the big 30 next summer? He certainly hasn't set the world alight since his arrival on Merseyside on a free transfer last July. After a...

Ngog signs - please let him be better than Boumsong!

2008-10-06T08:18:09+00:00

Liverpool have today confirmed the signing of French starlet David Ngog from Paris St Germain for a bargain fee of around £1.5 million on a 4-year contract. The 19-year-old striker only managed 3 goals in 25 appearances for Paul Le...

Can El Nino eclipse last season?

2008-10-06T08:18:09+00:00

He scored an astounding 33 goals in 47 first team appearances last term to keep the Kop bouncing all season long. But can our favourite Spanish striker, Fernando Torres, eclipse his achievements from last time out this coming season? Well...

Wenger's "size matters" to be tested against the Hulk

2008-09-30T23:42:05+00:00

Givanildo aka Hulk: Hulk Smash

My thesis is that the lack of inches on the Arsenal defense bemoaned by Wenger and Toure is a convenient excuse for the generally brain dead defending that sunk us so badly against Hull. In short we are freaked. Seriously, I hope this nonsense is not being internalized by the club players because it does not bode well.

Milan Almost Chose Gunners Ace Over Ronaldinho

2008-09-30T21:09:53+00:00

Italian agent Enzo Bronzetti has revealed that AC Milan almost ditched their efforts to sign Ronaldinho to pursue Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor. Milan were known to be interested in the Togolese striker but were put off by the Gunners' hefty £35million asking price. But according to Bronzetti, the San Siro giants were close to making a big offer [.

Red Bull Player Named USL All-Star

2008-09-30T19:30:00+00:00

He may not play in the league anymore but USL-1 has named taller than all get-out Red Bull New York striker Macoumba Kandji to it's 2008 All-League team. Congrats to my dude on the accolade and the precision assist in your MLS debut. Now get to scoring.

Gunners In HUNT For Monaco Duo

2008-09-30T17:57:01+00:00

Arsenal are thought to be tracking Monaco pair Frederici Nimani and Nicolas N'Koulou. Nimani, 19, is a striker from Chad while 18-year-old N'Koulou is a defender and both are understood to have caught the eye of Arsene Wenger. It would not be the first time the Frenchman has brought in youngsters from his homeland to the club, [.

Torres Pays Tribute To Kuyt And Keane’s Contributions

2008-09-30T16:31:00+00:00

DERBY match-winner Fernando Torres has hailed unsung heroes Robbie Keane and Dirk Kuyt for providing him with the chances to defeat Everton at Goodison Park.

The Spanish striker, who netted 33 goals in his debut season at Anfield, took his tally to three for the new campaign thanks to his brace on Saturday and was only denied the first Merseyside hat-trick for 26 years by what seemed to be a fussy Mike Riley call when Kuyt was adjudged to have committed a foul.

Premier League: West Ham give trial to Diego Tristan

2008-09-30T13:06:00+00:00

West Ham give trial to Diego Tristan

Former Deportivo La Coruna striker Diego Tristan has been handed a trial by Premier League side West Ham United.

From Telegraph.co.uk

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The Lad Can Play: Lauri Della Valle

2008-09-30T12:00:00+00:00

Games with Chelsea tend to be quite memorable and hyped up. Little, however, was made of the most recent encounter between the two clubs. Admittedly it was the two sides' reserve teams that met yet, given that they play in different sections of the league, it was an unusual encounter nevertheless.

It may still turn out to be a memorable one, however, as the friendly featured the first reserve team appearance of Lauri Della Valle.

Figueroa arrives, and the foreign contingent are named

2008-09-30T11:00:02+00:00

Two bits of news for Tuesday: Boca Juniors' quest to find a replacement for Martín Palermo during his long-term injury layoff has come to an end with the signing on loan (with a US$1.5 million fee should Boca wish to make the signing permanent) of former Central and River Plate striker Luciano Figueroa from Genoa.

Bayern Lose Again; Hamburg Top

2008-09-30T09:25:15+00:00

Ten-man VfL Wolfsburg missed their chance to go third in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 defeat at Karlsruhe on Sunday after defending champions Bayern Munich suffered their second consecutive league defeat.
Having smashed minnows Oberneuland 7-0 in the German Cup in midweek, Wolfsburg were brought crashing down to earth when Karlsruhe midfielder Massimilian Porcello curled in a free-kick on 51 minutes to take a 1-0 lead.

Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur alarms sound for Roman Pavlyuchenko

2008-09-30T05:39:00+00:00

Tottenham Hotspur alarms sound for Roman Pavlyuchenko

The puzzle that is Roman Pavlyuchenko has many pieces: there is the Russian's lack of English, his fatigue from an onerous season at Spartak Moscow, and most pertinently the striker's failure to adjust to any of the attacking systems that manager Juande Ramos chooses.

Seventh Heaven for Celtic's Samaras

2008-09-29T23:14:00+00:00

Greek giant Georgios Samaras has been a surprise revelation at Celtic since his move to the Scottish capital a transfer that has created a healthy competitive fight for places amongst the strikers.

The £1.2 million capture from Manchester City appears to date as an early contender for the Scottish Premier League's transfer of the summer.

Progress

2008-09-29T16:27:17+00:00

Chivas USA took three points at the HDC against the Wizards Saturday.

The good.

Alecko Eskandarian. Four goals in seven games, only four of these seven games were starts.

Maykel Galindo played. Even injured and rusty, the guy is awesome. His attacking runs and style of agressive play is missed.

Casey Named Player of the Week

2008-09-29T15:04:00+00:00

Colorado Rapids midfielder Conor Casey has been named MLS Player of the Week for Week 27 after bagging a hat trick against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, including the game-winning goal in second-half stoppage time. In winning the honor, Casey's offensive outburst overshadowed other sensational individual performances by the likes of Yura Movsisyan and Darren Huckerby, who scored two goals each over the weekend.

Amr Zaki: Walking In A Wigan Wonderland

2008-09-29T11:37:16+00:00

The number of days that Wigan striker Amr Zaki will be a Wigan Athletic player are numbered. Even when the Egyptian ends his loan spell and becomes a Wigan player, it's only a matter of time before a massive club signs one of the brightest, most talented players the Premier League has seen in years.

Liverpool Boss Benitez: Torres Can Only Get Better

2008-09-29T10:31:00+00:00

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has told the rest of the Premier League that Spanish International striker Fernando Torres will only get better for the Merseyside club.

Benitez has revealed that the 24-year-old is yet to reach full fitness after a summer which saw the former Atletico Madrid forward win EURO 2008 with Spain, but return to Anfield with a slight hamstring problem.

Robbie Keane Ready For Lift Off With Liverpool FC

2008-09-29T10:26:00+00:00

DELIGHTED Steven Gerrard believes Robbie Keane's Liverpool career is poised for lift-off after the striker helped secure derby victory on Saturday.

Two goals from Fernando Torres inside three second-half minutes gave the Anfield outfit a 2-0 win at Goodison in the 208th meeting between the Merseyside rivals.

Fernado Torres Makes Premier League Title His Top Target

2008-09-29T10:16:00+00:00

Liverpool have managed their best start to a league campaign for 11 years - and Fernando Torres has only just got his act together.

Captain Steven Gerrard believes the Spaniard is back to his "deadly" best after Liverpool "made a statement of intent" in the title race with their Merseyside derby victory.

United and City to lock horns for £80 million striker

2008-09-28T20:54:00+00:00

Rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are to lock horns in a battle to sign Lyon striker Karim Benzema. The French international has become of of Europe's hottest properties in recent months and he has caught the eye of both Mark Hughes and Sir Alex Ferguson in particular.

Lyon recently said they would not let Benzema leave for anything less than £80 million, a price that City could certainly meet now they are super rich.

Manchester United battle for AMAZING £80m star!

2008-09-28T20:52:23+00:00

Sir Alex is once again linked with this supremely talented Frenchman, but he will have to fight off his newly-minted neighbours Manchester City! MANCHESTER UNITED and Manchester City have been warned they must splash out a world record £80million for Lyon striker Karim Benzema. The French striker is one of Europe's .

Spurs ready to make £8m bid for ‘Next Thierry Henry’!

2008-09-28T19:52:15+00:00

Apparently the north London club's scouting network have earmarked a move for this impressive speedy striker in January, and apparently he is tipped to be the next Thierry Henry, but we have heard that one before haven't we?! TOTTENHAM have sent scouts to check on Rennes' £8million-rated striker Jimmy Briand.

Mystery of Arsenal legend’s Premier League return

2008-09-28T15:52:25+00:00

French legend Thierry Henry is allegedly on his way back to the Premier League. Emerging reports suggest that the former Arsenal striker is looking for a way to move out of FC Barcelona and return to England. Henry has failed to settle in the Barca first team and was reportedly set ...

Brazilian Youngster Detinho Linked With Gunners Move

2008-09-28T12:18:47+00:00

Corinthians striker Detinho is the player being linked with a transfer to Arsenal after Richard Law told a Spanish newspaper that a deal is "progressing well" with a "Carlos Vela type-player". Brazil based scout Sandro Orlandelli has been keeping tabs on the highly-rated 19-year-old with the speedy forward reportedly keen to make a move during the [.

Gerrard: Win Key To Title Tilt

2008-09-28T08:20:00+00:00

Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool must reproduce their derby display on a weekly basis if they are to be crowned Barclays Premier League champions.

The inspirational midfielder admits his side have failed to hit top gear in the opening weeks of the 2008-09 campaign but feels the second-half performance in the 2-0 victory at Goodison Park has seen them edge closer to their best form.

Torres Relieved To Have Found Scoring Boots

2008-09-28T08:12:00+00:00

Speaking after his two goals sunk ten-man Everton Liverpool's Spanish striker Fernando Torres claimed it is a relief to have broken his duct by seeing off the Blue threat with a well-taken brace.

Liverpool head coach Rafa Benitez fielded £45million worth of talent in his two available striking positions and thus far this season neither had scored in the Premier League.

Tough Loss, Good Effort

2008-09-28T05:01:00+00:00

We looked good for long stretches but couldn't get that final goal (though the foul call certainly didn't help) to pull back level with Chivas USA. After big wins for Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids, the East isn't assured of five playoff teams anymore. Read the last sentence from the press release to see how things stack up now.